Guided Tours for Lost and Found in Hong Kong: The Unsung Chinese Heroes at D-Day Exhibition (Multiple Sessions)

Join us for a fascinating 1-hour guided tour! The exhibition curators will guide you through Lam Ping-yu’s life story and how it weaves into Hong Kong history, illustrating the city’s journey towards becoming the metropolis it is today.

The story begins with the discovery of Lam Ping-yu’s diary in a soon-to-be demolished residential building in Hong Kong and unfolds into the recently unearthed history of 24 Chinese naval officers who played a crucial role in the D-Day Landings and Operation Dragoon during the liberation of Southern France. During the tour, you will hear first-hand stories about the realities of war, countless depictions of excitement, frustration, envy, and even romance!

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the contributions of Chinese officers during World War II, this guided tour promises to be a memorable and enlightening experience. Come and explore this fascinating story with us!

English Tours:

• 8 Oct (Wed) 12:30 - 13:30: Registration
• 16 Oct (Thu) 12:45 - 13:45: Registration

Cantonese Tours:

• 16 Oct (Thu) 11:30 - 12:30: Registration

Putonghua Tour:

• 16 Oct (Thu) 14:00 - 15:00: Registration

French Tour:

To be led by Hugo Petit, Research Assistant at French Centre for Research on Contemporary China (CEFC). The CEFC is hosted by HKUST’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

As a member of D-Day’s editorial team, Hugo worked on the translation and proofreading of materials into French, ahead of D-Day’s next exhibition in Normandy, France. He will lead a special tour for French-speaking participants!

• 8 Oct (Wed) 14:00 - 15:00: Register here